Summary

Overview of Forest Monitoring and Measurement Systems

Currently, the Ministry of the Environment handles data on forest cover and deforestation through its Geobosques platform. In addition, the National Forestry and Wildlife Service issues deforestation alerts through its satellite monitoring unit.

Total Forest Carbon

796M MtC

% of Global Total

0.501%

Reference Levels and Targets

Deforestation Reference Rate

181km²/yr

2020

Potential Annual CO₂ Avoided

7.42 MtCO₂eq

2020

Rio Branco Declaration Deforestation Reduction Goal[a][1]

36km²/yr

2020

Deforestation Dynamics Monitoring

Deforestation Rates[2]

Notes

a.

These are the goals set forth in the Rio Branco Declaration provided that adequate, sufficient, and long-term performance-based funding is available